The Quorum by Joy-Raising
For those who lead fundraising... Let's have the discussions that ONLY YOU can have!
Friday, August 15, 2025
Saratoga, CA
Are you a Director of Development? Chief Advancement Officer? VP of Fundraising? Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement? Join us for The Quorum, an exclusive conference designed for leaders of fundraising and advancement in independent schools and other nonprofits.
Consider extending your engagement with the Quorum+ and The Laser details below.

Choose your match
Find the right match for your work with Joy-Raising. These three options complement each other and offer affordable support for leaders.

The Quorum
The Quorum will provide an intimate, high-level gathering, attendees will connect with a select group of senior advancement leaders to exchange hard-won strategies, tackle real-time challenges, and walk away with tailored insights and tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and bold vision.
Topics: Managing both direct reports and your CEO/ED/HoS and Board; Right-sizing your roles and team structure; Developing and executing an annual development plan; Embracing your fundraising dashboard; Staying campaign ready; and defining success in fundraising, events, and engagement.
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Cost: Early Bird $950 (By May 1, 2025)
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General: $1,150
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Location: Saratoga, CA

The Quorum+
The Quorum+ is a chance to go beyond. For those seeking deeper engagement, we offer an optional add-on level which includes valuable engagement that lasts throughout the year including:
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A quarterly 90-minute virtual meeting with members of The Quorum+
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Access to monthly offerings of The Masterclass
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Two 1:1 coaching sessions with Tesha McCord Poe, Joy-Raising's Founder and CEO throughout
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Questions: info@joy-raising.com
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Cost: $2,400 including registration fee for The Quorum on August 15, 2025

The Laser
Laser Coaching that is
available as needed. These 15-minute sessions are designed to provide immediate, focused support on single, high-priority issues as they arise throughout the year. Whether you're preparing for a donor meeting, navigating a tricky conversation, reviewing a job description, or making a time-sensitive decision, Laser Coaching offers a space for quick clarity and actionable advice.
These sessions are short by design—just enough time to get to the heart of the matter and move forward with confidence. They're also most effective when participants have completed prior assignments or clearly defined the topic in advance.
Laser Coaching is about having a trusted advisor in your corner—right when you need it.
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Cost: $3,500/ year
Join us for The Quorum
- The Quorum by Joy-RaisingFri, Aug 15West Valley College